PM Modi writes letter to Neeraj Chopra's mother, says taste of choorma cooked by her made him 'emotional'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote a letter to javelin star Neeraj Chopra’s mother thanking her for cooking delicious ‘choorma’ for him and adding that he was “emotional” after eating it.

PM Modi had asked two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj to bring him homemade ‘choorma’ — a delicacy popular in Haryana and Rajasthan — earlier this year in January.

Neeraj’s mother Saroj then made it a point to cook the dish and send it to the Prime Minister via her son, who happened to meet Modi on Tuesday during the Jamaican Prime Minister’s visit to India.

PM Modi couldn’t help but write a letter to Neeraj’s mother after tasting the dish.

“Respected Saroja Devi ji, Greetings! I hope you are healthy, prosperous, and joyous. Yesterday, during the occasion of the meal organized on the Jamaican Prime Minister’s visit to India, I had the opportunity to meet brother Neeraj. He shared his happiness amid discussions, and I was filled with joy when he gave me homemade Choorma prepared by you,” Modi wrote in his letter.

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“After tasting it today, I couldn’t stop myself from writing you this letter. Brother Neeraj often talks to me about it, but today, after eating it, I got very emotional. Your unending affection and brother Neeraj’s heartfelt gesture through this gift reminded me of my own mother. A mother is the embodiment of power, tenderness, and dedication. It is a divine coincidence that this offering came to me just a day before the Navratri festival. These 9 days of Navratri are dedicated to worshipping the Goddess in her various forms. In a way, this Choorma is like a divine blessing from a motherly figure before the start of the festival,” he added.

PHOTO | PM Modi's letter to India's two-time Olympic medal-winning javelin throw star Neeraj Chopra's mother Saroj Devi.

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“Just as the food made by you fills brother Neeraj with energy and helps him win medals for the country, this Choorma will provide me with the energy and strength to serve the nation for these nine days. On this auspicious occasion of Navratri, I express my gratitude and bow to the motherly strength of the entire nation. With your blessings, I will continue to work tirelessly to fulfill the resolutions for a prosperous and powerful India. Heartfelt thanks to you!,” Modi added in his letter.

Neeraj had only recently returned home after his 2024 season ended with a runner-up finish in the Diamond League final in Brussels last month. The javelin star’s season was marked with a series of second-placed finishes, including silver in the Paris Olympics in August.

The javelin star had also been dealing with groin injury throughout the season and later revealed he was suffering from a fractured hand during the Diamond League final.